Life in South Korea

Here’s what it’s like living in country that acted quickly

This is what it’s like to live in South Korea right now. The country has so far successfully handled the coronavirus pandemic and life is returning to “normal.” Here’s what day to day life is like, according to someone living there.

When I talk to my friends and family, I sometimes forget their situation. I’ll say, “So, I was at the gym… I was getting a massage yesterday… I was at work…” and they’ll stop me and say, “Wait, how long were you in quarantine?” And I have to clarify, “We were never quarantined. South Korea acted in time and did a really great job with testing and tracing, so things were well contained.”

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Life Feels Safe in South Korea Right Now